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New Zealand for Non-Hikers
When I told people I was visiting New Zealand, 99% of them commented on the joy of hiking. Nightmare – I hate hiking and had absolutely no plans of doing any in NZ. So can you still have a good time without lacing up a pair of hiking shoes? And can you do so solo?…
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How to visit Tonga and Samoa – The perfect long weekend trip
… with a bonus stop in Fiji! Ok, I get that most people don’t go island hopping in the Pacific for a long weekend, but on the off chance that you’re considering it for… I don’t know, the need to coincide with other Pacific island hopping, or you’re based in New Zealand or Australia, or…
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Tuvalu – How to visit the least-visited country in the world
I recently visited Tuvalu, the world’s least visited country with fewer a than 3000 visitors per year, and learned a thing or two about how best to visit this remote nation.
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How to have the best time on Mauritania’s infamous iron ore train
Known as one of the most dangerous train rides in the world, the iron ore train in Mauritania involves clambering aboard a freight train cart filled with powdered iron ore, sleeping on top of said ore, braving freezing cold desert nights So what should you know before you embark on this perilous train journey?
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How to visit Timor Leste – A complete guide
So you want to travel to South East Asia’s least-visited nation? Good, you absolutely should! Timor Leste is beautiful. Home to untouched beaches, the world’s most biodiverse reef, and a wealth of little-known history and culture. It is however not the easiest place to visit. And it can also be really tricky to find accurate…